Peter Phillips (1939–2025)
What is Peter Phillips’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 178 auction results for Peter Phillips at 34 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $235 including buyer’s premium (middle half $139–$1,716, n=13). The auction record is $338,106 for Motorpsycho/Ace (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorpsycho/Ace, 1962 | Oil paint | $338,106 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Kewpie Doll, 1963 | Oil paint | $200,042 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Random Illusion No. 2, 1968 | Acrylic and tempera on canvas with coloured plexiglass | $126,807 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 4 | One Five Times/Sharpshooter, 1960 | Oil paint | $69,752 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Study for Four Stars, 1939 | Pencil | $42,567 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Racer I, 1962 | Mixed media | $35,326 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | 30 Years of Loveliness, 1972 | Painting | $20,072 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | STUDY FOR TON UP, 1961 | Signé et daté en bas à droite "Peter Phillips | $12,593 | Artcurial | Dec 2020 |
| 9 | Nigerian Pitch, 1984 | Acrylic on canvas | $11,918 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Star Players, 1962 | Charcoal | $9,091 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $6,070 |
| Paintings | 16 | $5,508 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,770 |
| Prints | 26 | $333 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $98,280 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,231 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $654 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 178 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Phillips is a British (modern) artist with 313 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $539. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Peter Phillips sold in 2026 for $1,716, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Phillips on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Phillips work worth?
Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Phillips work is $539.
The median Peter Phillips print sells for $305 across 107 lots.
The median Peter Phillips work on paper sells for $2,521 across 30 lots.
The median Peter Phillips painting sells for $2,586 across 30 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Phillips prints typically sell for $235–$539 (the middle half of 78 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 146 | $305†‡ | $3,995‡ | 73.3% | 2025-10-20 |
| Paintings | 42 | $2,586†‡ | $200,042 | 71.4% | 2024-10-06 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $2,521†‡ | $42,567 | 69.8% | 2026-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,581† | $2,814† | — | 2026-06-23 |
| Photography | 2 | $985‡ | $1,449‡ | — | 2024-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $42,567†‡ | $338,106 | — | 2026-03-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Phillips's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (146 lots) median $305 with 73.3% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $2,586, record $200,042. A typical Peter Phillips painting sells for around 8.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $42,567.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $97–$278†‡ | $160†‡ | $693‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 78 | $235–$539†‡ | $312†‡ | $3,995‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,077–$2,523† | $1,250† | $2,613 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,662–$2,613† | $2,142† | $11,007† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $7,120–$58,661†‡ | $10,833†‡ | $200,042 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $588–$2,668†‡ | $1,801†‡ | $3,202† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,743–$7,106†‡ | $3,373†‡ | $42,567 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $200,042 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $126,807 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $42,567 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $14,559† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $3,995‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,814† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,675‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $2,347† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Phillips worth?
Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Phillips work is $539. The median Peter Phillips print sells for $305 across 107 lots. The median Peter Phillips work on paper sells for $2,521 across 30 lots. The median Peter Phillips painting sells for $2,586 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Phillips prints typically sell for $235–$539 (the middle half of 78 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Peter Phillips print?
Based on 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Phillips print is $305. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Peter Phillips's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Phillips print is $3,995. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Peter Phillips work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Phillips work on paper is $2,521. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Peter Phillips's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Phillips work on paper is $42,567.
What is the average price of a Peter Phillips painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Phillips painting is $2,586. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Peter Phillips's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Phillips painting is $200,042.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Phillips print?
Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Phillips print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $312, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Peter Phillips work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Phillips work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,373, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Peter Phillips's auction record?
Peter Phillips's auction record is $338,106, set in 2026.
See the full Peter Phillips record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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